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City visit ends with respects paid at Ballarat philhellene’s memorial
When Christina Despoteris went to Ballarat for a meeting of the Art and Craft Committee of the Royal Melbourne Show she was taken to pay her respects at the George …
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Deli provides flavours of Greece in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
The Hellenic Deli is the warm Greek heart that has been beating in Queen Victoria Market (QVM) since 1972. When John and Helen Xasteroulis opened the deli at Shop 39-40 …
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Archbishop Makarios visibly moved in heartfelt address for Battle of Crete
On Monday night, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios could not contain his emotions at events held to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete at the Holy Monastery of …
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Cheque found in archives reflects Byron’s generosity and his influence in the Greek cause
When Lord Byron died in Missolonghi 197 years ago today (19 April, 1824), he was the poet superstar of European letters. His celebrity not only drew world attention to the …
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Waverley Social Enterprise: The next step is to cater for the Greek community
“See what we do and how it impacts the lives around us” Waverley Social Enterprise states, inviting all those interested, to two Open Days planned on their site in Notting …
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Artists still have chance to feature in Antipodean Palette exhibition when it takes to the streets of Melbourne
There still time for artists to submit their work for selection to the Greek Australian Cultural League of Melbourne’s (GACL) 2021 Antipodean Palette’s “Metamorphosis” annual exhibition which this year is …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia responds to ABC’s allegations against Makarios
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has responded to the scathing report published by the ABC making allegations against Archbishop Makarios and his lifestyle. The report, which is founded on …
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Agapi Care’s art exhibition a huge success
The event was opened with inspiring speeches by some important members of our community such as Maria Vamvakinou, our Consul, who referenced the Greek Revolution of 1821 and described it …
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Easter 2021 Food Hampers Appeal for Greek Australian families in need
Greek Australian households in financial need will receive an Easter Hamper in a joint effort between the Greek Orthodox Parishes and the Greek Welfare Centre Victoria. For over two decades …
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Melbourne’s Greek Community celebrates Battle of Crete [PHOTOS]
This year, Melbourne celebrates the 80th Battle of Crete anniversary early due to the pandemic. Australia’s Cretans don’t get to visit Greece in 2021, hence, this weekend the Pancretan Association …